It’s a Thursday Two-fer! Two burger recipes in one day. This one is a riff on a family recipe for ravioli stuffed with a mixture using German Bockwurst (what my …
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Mushroom Blended Burgers
It’s officially burger season…fire up the grill! Bored with the same old burgers? I have a new grilled hamburger recipe for you to try out; Mushroom Blended Burgers. The mushrooms …
Very Versatile Skillet Puff Pie
In a pinch over meal ideas in this time of quarantine cooking? Here is a simple dish that comes together quickly, tastes great and can be served for breakfast, lunch …
Duxelles
Pronunciation: Duk-sell A fancy but easy French saute or paste traditionally made from any variety or combination of mushrooms, shallots, cream and/or wine. Named for the employer of 17th century …
Bock Beer Grits & Chicken Skillet
I love this meal for a cold winter’s night. How can you beat chicken cooked in a skillet? This combination of chicken, grits, mushrooms and beer will warm tummies and …
Farmer Pancakes ~ Easiest Pancakes Ever!
My son and I have been reading the book “Farmer Boy” by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The book is based on her husband, Almonzo’s life growing up on his family farm …
Making Homemade Granola
There are so many good brands of packaged granola on the market these days, it’s a no-brainer just to buy it instead of making it from scratch. However, if you …
Skillet Garlic Cauliflower ~ Simple Sides
I know…cauliflower recipes are everywhere these days. And…it is not a vegetable that really has much flavor. But…this recipe is too quick, easy and flavorful to pass up! First…buy fresh …
Last Tomatoes of Summer Pico de Gallo
Happy September! It was 61 degrees here this morning. Our first morning reminder from Mother Nature that summer is ending. Every where I turn there are signs of the changing …
Leftover Remoulade = Remoulade Pimento Cheese
What do you do with leftover Homemade Remoulade? Well, it’s basically spiced mayonnaise. Sooooo…what better mayonnaise is there to make pimento cheese with? Pimento cheese is the peanut butter of …
Homemade Remoulade
One of my daughters loves remoulade so much, she asked for a batch of homemade remoulade for her birthday last week! We’ll eat it on just about anything, but her …
Vidalia Onion Summer Salad ~ Sumac Substitution
Early summer always includes a visit to the library to sign my son up for summer reading. He comes home with an armful of I Spy books, while my haul …
Nesting ~ Sesame Tofu Salad
Yesterday we had a drab, rainy kind of day. A day for staying in and tidying up or working on inside projects. My projects for the day were cleaning up …
Do You Tofu?
I do. High protein, low fat, good source of iron and calcium. It takes on the flavor of whatever you cook it with. What’s not to like? Ok, yes, it …
Wild Garlic in my Pumpkin Quinoa Soup
Spring is popping up all over here in Georgia! Today’s temp will come close to beating a record at 75 and it really seems like we are 4 weeks ahead …
Cincinnati Chili Pies & A Chili History
I did some research on the history of Cincinnati chili and found resources that pointed to several immigrants who infused their chili with spices and served it over spaghetti. The …
Cincinnati Chili ~ A Culinary Talisman
I have two very distinct Cincinnati Chili memories. The first is walking into my Grandma’s house (through the kitchen screen door) and being greeted with the kinda funky, stinky, spicy …
World Health Day ~ Jerk Chicken Soup
Happy World Health Day! For dinner tonight, I decided we should have something hearty and healthy in honor of World Health Day. Something warming too, as a bit of cold …
Muscadine Glazed Ham
I used my Muscadine Nectar in the glaze for my Easter ham, replacing the honey called for in the recipe. It was a sweet, southern substitution that had me pigging …
Cinnamon Buckwheat Biscuits
Today was supposed to be bread baking day as we’re down to two pieces of bread in the freezer. Unfortunately, mother nature has brought us 80 degree temperatures today and …
Fruity Fizzes & Teas
I must confess I’ve had an addiction to diet cola for much of my adult life. I have my favorites, but don’t discriminate if it is bubbly and has caffeine. …
Super Sides ~ Balsamic Braised Carrots
Carrots illustrate the height of pickiness in my family. Some of us prefer them cooked, some prefer them raw. When I serve them as a side dish I like to …
Easy London Broil Dinner
We’ve had two days of 70 degree weather and tonight I fired up the grill! On the menu, London broil with grilled asparagus. I use the term London broil loosely …
Simple Salsa
Simple to make and nutritious, salsa is a great pantry item to have on hand for snacks, meals and for forming the base of sauces, soups and chili. I make …
Lentil & Chickpea Stew ~ International Year of the Pulse
Today I’m participating in Blogger Action Day for The International Year of the Pulse. What are Pulses? Legumes, or beans and peas. But not just any legumes. Pulses are specifically …
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From Scratch Ranch Mayo
We all have food memories, good ones and bad ones. Both kinds tend to stay with us forever, and influence our future food choices. The memory of a good Bearnaise …
Super Sides ~ Sesame Snow Peas
I’ve been trying to incorporate more green veggies into my diet and am getting tired of the same old same old. Broccoli be gone! Don’t even speak to me about …
Tuscan Mac and Cheese Updated
Years ago I submitted a recipe to Better Homes & Gardens monthly prize tested recipe contest and was shocked when it was a winner! The recipe was for Tuscan Mac …
Veggie Avocado Noodle Bowl
This isn’t a recipe really, more like a process. If you have stock/broth and noodles on hand you can turn anything you have into your refrigerator, freezer or pantry into …
Homemade Avocado Pasta Dough ~ Vegan
This recipe offers a vegan alternative to traditional handmade pasta by replacing whole egg with fresh avocado! You still get your dose of healthy fats for delivering fat soluble nutrients, …
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